IWD:Energy firms charged on appointing women to top positions |
By Sebastine ObasiThe Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Corporation Limited, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, has called on Nigeria’s energy industry to deepen its commitment to appointing women to top leadership positions, particularly across the gas value chain, as the sector commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. Audrey made this call as part of the global celebration of women’s social, economic, and political achievements. She highlighted the growing presence of female chief executives and managing directors in Nigeria’s energy sector, describing it as a pivotal transformation in the industry’s leadership structure, which has long been dominated by men. She reflected on the remarkable progress made by women who have assumed top leadership roles in the energy sector at the turn of this decade. She highlighted trailblazers and key national energy leaders, including Mrs. Olu Arowolo Verheijen, the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, whose policy advocacy has helped e Read more on Vanguard |
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| Publication Date: Mon 23rd March, 2026 |